Fresno County boasts a diverse range of regional parks and landscaped areas, featuring 12 parks, two fishing access areas, and a boat-launch/parking facility at Shaver Lake. These sites offer a multitude of recreational activities such as picnicking, fishing, hiking, jogging, bird watching, nature study, non-organized sports, barbecues, softball, soccer, volleyball, overnight camping, passive recreation, and more. A map of all the parks in Fresno County can be downloaded in PDF format.

Apart from the parks, there are other attractions such as scenic drives, County Service Areas, Liberty Veterans Cemetery, and the County Cemetery.

The park hours vary according to the season, with summer hours from April 1st to September 30th, operating from 7 AM to 10 PM. Winter hours start from October 1st to March 31st and run from 7 AM to 7 PM. However, campers at the Lost Lake Recreation Area must check in before the 7:00 PM closure. Laton-Kingston Park and Skaggs Bridge Park are closed from October 1st until the day before Easter.

Vehicle entrance fees apply to all visitors, including those with camping reservations. The entrance fee at all developed parks is $5 per vehicle. Annual passes are also available for $40 and can be purchased at Fresno County Resources Division located at 2220 Tulare Street, 6th Floor, Fresno, CA 93721. Please note that passes are not valid during major special events but can be used on holidays.